Long-distance movements and associated diving behaviour of ringed seals (Pusa hispida) in the eastern Canadian Arctic
Animal distribution and movement facilitate energy and nutrient transfer within and between regions, thus influencing ecosystem structure and function. Ringed seals (Pusa hispida (Schreber, 1775)) have been observed making sustained, extensive migrations (>1000 km) in the western Canadian Arctic,...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:df27f611f1c248f0a5efccf5c2b2a992 2023-05-15T14:23:38+02:00 Long-distance movements and associated diving behaviour of ringed seals (Pusa hispida) in the eastern Canadian Arctic Wesley R. Ogloff Steven H. Ferguson Aaron T. Fisk Marianne Marcoux Nigel E. Hussey Andrew Jaworenko David J. Yurkowski 2021-06-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.1139/as-2019-0042 https://doaj.org/article/df27f611f1c248f0a5efccf5c2b2a992 EN FR eng fre Canadian Science Publishing https://doi.org/10.1139/as-2019-0042 https://doaj.org/toc/2368-7460 doi:10.1139/as-2019-0042 2368-7460 https://doaj.org/article/df27f611f1c248f0a5efccf5c2b2a992 Arctic Science, Vol 7, Iss 2, Pp 494-511 (2021) animal movements biotelemetry foraging marine mammal state-space model Environmental sciences GE1-350 Environmental engineering TA170-171 article 2021 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.1139/as-2019-0042 2022-12-31T13:18:55Z Animal distribution and movement facilitate energy and nutrient transfer within and between regions, thus influencing ecosystem structure and function. Ringed seals (Pusa hispida (Schreber, 1775)) have been observed making sustained, extensive migrations (>1000 km) in the western Canadian Arctic, but observations of their movements from the eastern Canadian Arctic are limited. We equipped 12 ringed seals with satellite telemetry tags in Resolute Bay (n = 7; 2012, 2013) and Tremblay Sound (n = 5; 2017, 2018), Nunavut, to monitor their movements, behavioural states, and diving behaviour from late summer until their spring moult. Six tags transmitted into winter and recorded long-distance movements to southeastern Baffin Island, with three seals travelling through central Baffin Bay (3608 ± 315 km; maximum 4226 km), whereas three travelled along the Baffin Island coastline (3674 ± 655 km; maximum 4872 km). Seals that travelled through central Baffin Bay made shallower dives (25.4 ± 1.1 m) than those that travelled near the coast (100.0 ± 4.1 m). Results provide new information on the variability, scales, and pathways of movement and diving behaviour of eastern Canadian Arctic ringed seals. This new knowledge can be used to inform spatial conservation and management priorities of this ecologically and culturally important species. Article in Journal/Newspaper Arctic Arctic Baffin Bay Baffin Bay Baffin Island Baffin Nunavut Pusa hispida Resolute Bay Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Arctic Baffin Bay Baffin Island Nunavut Resolute Bay ENVELOPE(-94.842,-94.842,74.677,74.677) Tremblay ENVELOPE(-120.853,-120.853,55.783,55.783) Tremblay Sound ENVELOPE(-80.999,-80.999,72.418,72.418) Arctic Science 7 2 494 511 |
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Animal distribution and movement facilitate energy and nutrient transfer within and between regions, thus influencing ecosystem structure and function. Ringed seals (Pusa hispida (Schreber, 1775)) have been observed making sustained, extensive migrations (>1000 km) in the western Canadian Arctic, but observations of their movements from the eastern Canadian Arctic are limited. We equipped 12 ringed seals with satellite telemetry tags in Resolute Bay (n = 7; 2012, 2013) and Tremblay Sound (n = 5; 2017, 2018), Nunavut, to monitor their movements, behavioural states, and diving behaviour from late summer until their spring moult. Six tags transmitted into winter and recorded long-distance movements to southeastern Baffin Island, with three seals travelling through central Baffin Bay (3608 ± 315 km; maximum 4226 km), whereas three travelled along the Baffin Island coastline (3674 ± 655 km; maximum 4872 km). Seals that travelled through central Baffin Bay made shallower dives (25.4 ± 1.1 m) than those that travelled near the coast (100.0 ± 4.1 m). Results provide new information on the variability, scales, and pathways of movement and diving behaviour of eastern Canadian Arctic ringed seals. This new knowledge can be used to inform spatial conservation and management priorities of this ecologically and culturally important species. |
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Wesley R. Ogloff Steven H. Ferguson Aaron T. Fisk Marianne Marcoux Nigel E. Hussey Andrew Jaworenko David J. Yurkowski |
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Wesley R. Ogloff Steven H. Ferguson Aaron T. Fisk Marianne Marcoux Nigel E. Hussey Andrew Jaworenko David J. Yurkowski |
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Long-distance movements and associated diving behaviour of ringed seals (Pusa hispida) in the eastern Canadian Arctic |
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Long-distance movements and associated diving behaviour of ringed seals (Pusa hispida) in the eastern Canadian Arctic |
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Long-distance movements and associated diving behaviour of ringed seals (Pusa hispida) in the eastern Canadian Arctic |
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Long-distance movements and associated diving behaviour of ringed seals (Pusa hispida) in the eastern Canadian Arctic |
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Long-distance movements and associated diving behaviour of ringed seals (Pusa hispida) in the eastern Canadian Arctic |
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long-distance movements and associated diving behaviour of ringed seals (pusa hispida) in the eastern canadian arctic |
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